SkySafari 8 Pro

2.7
24 reviews
500+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

SkySafari 8 Pro sets a new standard for mobile astronomy. Built on the most complete astronomical database ever put on a phone, it delivers unmatched accuracy, powerful observing and planning tools, seamless telescope and Alpaca camera control, and a beautifully refined interface. Whether you're exploring from your backyard or planning an all-night session, SkySafari 8 Pro gives you the clarity, precision, and reliability that serious observers depend on.

What’s New in Version 8

+ UI Themes - Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette.

+ ASCOM ALPACA Camera Support - Connect and control ALPACA-compatible astronomy cameras directly from SkySafari.

+ SmartEye Support - Seamless integration with SmartEye for enhanced imaging workflows.

+ Image Gallery - Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or an ALPACA camera. Includes basic editing tools.

+ Plate Solving - Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart.

+ Lunar Surface Outlines - Explore the Moon like never before with detailed outlines for maria, craters, mountains, and more.

+ Appulses in Events Finder - Find precise moments when the Moon or planets pass close to the Pleiades, other planets, or stars of a chosen magnitude. Also includes transit and occultation search capabilities.

+ Rotatable FOV Indicator - Rotate the field of view to any angle - perfect for matching your camera orientation.

+ Observing Conditions (Premium) - Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics.

If you're new to SkySafari 8 Pro, here’s what you can do:

+ Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more.

+ Travel Through Time - Simulate the sky up to 5 million years backward or forward. Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other events.

+ Telescope Control - Control your telescope and manage your observing sessions with advanced planning and logging tools. Supports ASCOM ALPACA, INDI, and StarSense Explorer.

+ Events Finder - Use the powerful search engine to find upcoming astronomical events visible from your location - tonight or far into the future.

+ Cloud Sync (Optional) - Securely back up observing data to LiveSky and access it across your devices or through LiveSky.com.

+ Augmented Reality (AR) Mode - View the sky with an AR overlay for an immersive experience.

+ Night Vision Mode - Preserve dark-adapted vision while you observe.

+ Orbit Mode - Leave Earth behind and fly through the solar system.

+ Galaxy View - See where deep-sky objects lie within the Milky Way.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html
Updated on
Mar 6, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

2.4
23 reviews
Weather and Sky Photography by Kerry
March 19, 2026
There are some bugs to work out with this new version. When I choose "show daylight" it's showing daylight for all times even though my location is in the midlatitudes 43deg N. Also initially when I installed & downloaded the data, I got a black screen with no sky chart until I randomly toggled the onesky option on & off. Also can AR calibrate automatically to camera so that you can see accurate location of stars overlayed for daytime scouting? I'm happy AR is finally added to Android👍
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Lemahtor
March 20, 2026
not a finished product. you are paying $37 to be a beta tester. support is unresponsive. the skysafari 7 app sends marking notifications for this app even when notifications are turned off in the app. seems like a money grap with no added value.
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vaLoR OW
March 11, 2026
android version doesnt detect accessories like celestron focus motor when connected to celestron wifi on the mobile app. skysafari 7 pro on ios and skyportal on the other hand have the accessory ready to use. please help. thank you
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Simulation Curriculum Corp.
March 12, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We are looking into this issue and should have a fix soon.

What’s new

Augmented Reality Mode
Image Import, including FITS images
Alpaca Camera Support
Image Plate Solving
Selectable Themes
Advanced Planet Rendering
Lunar Features
Satellite Transit and Appulse Events

App support

Phone number
+18772908256
About the developer
SIMULATION CURRICULUM CORP
googleplay@simulationcurriculum.com
13033 Ridgedale Dr Hopkins, MN 55305 United States
+1 952-653-0493

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